• #86: The Surfing Philosopher: Peter Singer and the Mercy Release Fallacy

  • Feb 27 2025
  • Length: 42 mins
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#86: The Surfing Philosopher: Peter Singer and the Mercy Release Fallacy

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  • Peter Singer, born on July 6, 1946, in Melbourne, Australia, is a prominent moral philosopher renowned for his work in applied ethics and animal rights. Educated at the University of Melbourne and the University of Oxford, he has taught at institutions worldwide, including Princeton University, where he serves as the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics. Singer's seminal 1975 book, "Animal Liberation," is often credited with initiating the modern animal rights movement. He has authored over 50 books, addressing topics such as global poverty, bioethics, and effective altruism. In 2023, he published "Animal Liberation Now," updating his original work to reflect contemporary issues. Singer is also the founder of the non-profit organisation The Life You Can Save, which advocates for effective philanthropy to combat global poverty.

    For more information about Peter Singer and his work, you can visit his official website:

    petersinger.info
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